Kategorie: ifs Analyse

Abstract [en]: Freedom of speech is a necessary precondition for democratic public discourse. Meanwhile governments regularly present themselves in the frame of bilateral relations with another state entitiy as ardent supporters of this cardinal right. In order to present its core philosophy, the First Amentment which was attached to the...

Abstract (en): Church institutions want to ensure that their financial investments are consistent with the values that they live by. Financial assets provide funds for economic activities that shall meet the requirements of the investors. Sustainability stands in focus, a retentive use of resources and environment, in respect of human...

Abstract [en]: The Armenian velvet revolution was at first sight a surprise for all experts on Russia and her dealings with the succession states of the Soviet Union. Until nowadays the Kremlin was always prone to engage in the wheeling and dealing of bordering states which considered it to be...

Abstract [en]: Framed by the context of globalization and digitization, quality education has to entail digital and financial literacy as key components purporting statistical thinking. Quoting H.G. Well: “the ability to deal with risk and uncertainty will be as necessary for efficient citizenship in a modern technological world as the...

Abstract [en] Companies need to deploy creativity, diversity and agility in order to meet the manifold challenges associated with digitalization. Leadership in a Christian sense is a key enabler in this respect. Corporate leadership based on Christian principles provides teams with the necessary freedom and support to move from a...

Abstract [en] Heat is a risk factor for heart and circulation. The core group of vocational medicine within the German Phleblological Association has made a thorough consideration of connected issues, especially now in the hot mid of the European summer. Abstract [de]: Hitze ist ein Risikofaktor ersten Ranges für...

Abstract [en] In the „Definition: Interreligious Competence – Intercultural Competence“ concepts are introduced to this from the departments like the religious educational theory and intercultural educational theory/social work. Thus occurs from religious-educational perspective beside religious competence also the representation of interreligious competence and intercultural competence of different authors. The latter...

Abstract [en]: The aim of the following work is to discuss the impact of recent city planning politics on neighbourhoods in Rio de Janeiro. Starting with the question of the role that neighbourhood can play as a resource for its inhabitants, it discusses the case of the communidade Vila Autódromo...

Abstract [en]: Heterogeneity is a lived reality - but not all is judged the same way. Looking at social inequality in Mexico and the USA it can be seen how on the one side sexism and racism keep on existing in plural heterogen societies, but on the other side there...

Abstract [en] A virus spreads in Latin America and concerns the world – the Zika-virus. But behind are more than health challenges. Also questions how to interact with civil society and how paternalistic states in such a context react, have to be asked. Abstract [de] Ein Virus grassiert in Lateinamerika...